IT&D Manager, Manufacturing Infrastructure Architect

As a member of Reckitt's Information Technology & Digital team, you will play a crucial role in championing cyber security, leveraging technology to enhance business operations, and utilizing data to drive innovation in consumer products. Your contributions will be integral in ensuring access to top-quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment for all individuals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives related to IT/OT hosting infrastructure and cybersecurity. Your responsibilities will include developing comprehensive plans to optimize cost-effectiveness, scalability, and alignment with business objectives. You will be responsible for designing architectural blueprints, deploying virtualization solutions, and automating infrastructure provisioning to enhance performance and resource efficiency. Additionally, you will oversee the deployment of hosting infrastructure across global manufacturing sites, focusing on seamless integration between IT and OT systems. By championing best practices in OT cybersecurity, you will implement measures such as access controls, patch management, and network segmentation strategies to mitigate risks effectively. Your role will also involve building and maintaining a DevOps pipeline for automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. To excel in this position, we are seeking candidates with over 15 years of experience in infrastructure/solution architecture, particularly in Windows, storage, and virtualization technologies. Experience in supporting manufacturing environments or similar high-tech fields is highly desirable. Proficiency in IT/OT architecture, cybersecurity frameworks, virtualization technologies, and Windows Server OS is essential. Knowledge of Industry 4.0 principles, industrial automation protocols, and network segmentation strategies is advantageous. Successful candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and staying updated on emerging IT/OT trends is crucial for this role. Additionally, skills in project management, design thinking, cyber security, digital transformation, and data analytics will be beneficial. At Reckitt, we value inclusion and support our employees at every stage of their career journey. We believe in hiring for potential as well as experience, and we encourage individuals who resonate with our values to apply for this role, even if they do not meet every criteria outlined in the job description. Join us in our mission to create a cleaner, healthier world through innovative technology solutions.,